Family cars

Fiat 500, 500X, 500L and Abarth 595 gain refreshed trim levels and colours

The best 4x4s and SUVs can cope with any conditions, have loads of space, look sporty and stylish and make great family cars.

If you’re after a used car, we’ve selected a range of excellent models that hold strong appeal on the secondhand market

Finding the best family car can be tough. Our top 10 rundown does the hard work for you

New BMW M3 has 503bhp and a £74,755 price tag

New ‘intelligent’ manual gearbox fitted, while Kia XCeed also gets ‘4’ trim level

If you want the advantages of an SUV with the running costs of a family hatchback, our top 10 run-down explains which are the best small SUVs to pick.

261bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain available to pre-order in new Kia Sorento now

“Dear Carbuyer, I want a high-spec petrol or hybrid SUV with an automatic gearbox and less than 50,000 miles on the clock. What can I get for £20,000?…

The next-generation Hyundai Tucson has radical styling and three hybrid options

The best 7-seater cars carry around large families in comfort, and they needn't break the bank despite their load capacity. We have picked out the bes…

Ford EcoSport Active features rugged styling and extra standard equipment

New VW Tiguan gets refreshed design, fast R version and plug-in hybrid model

Peugeot 3008 gets tweaked styling, interior updates and upgraded technology

The sleek Audi Q5 Sportback will cost slightly more than the standard Q5

New Hyundai i30 range to get sharp styling tweaks and new technology

The Peugeot 508 hatchback and estate will soon be available as fast PHEVs

MG’s first PHEV starts from £29,995 and promises 32-mile electric range

Electric MG 5 EV estate arrives in showrooms with 214-mile range and 578-litre boot

New Corsa-based Vauxhall Mokka features petrol, diesel and electric options; prices start at £20,735

“Dear Carbuyer, I want a sporty car that’s well-equipped and economical enough for my daily commute. What can I get for £25,000?”

Updated Jaguar F-Pace revealed with refreshed styling, new interior, and mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains

“Dear Carbuyer, I need a spacious family hatchback that’s economical. What do you recommend for a budget of £6,000?”

The all-new Kia Sorento has bolder styling and two hybrid options - but should you buy the new seven-seater or the old one?

Peugeot’s rival to the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf should get an electric version

The Caddy California Mini-camper will sleep two and sit beneath the full-sized California